If you’re looking to purchase a used Honda Civic, there’s one model that will give you everything you want in a compact car. The 2017 Honda Civic offers plenty of value for your hard-earned money. 

Why should you choose the 2017 model? Well, Autotrader reviewed this model, and they liked it. Here’s what they were impressed by and what they didn’t care for. 

What are the high points of the 2017 Honda Civic?

There are many things to like about the 2017 Honda Civic. One of the highlights that Autotrader really liked is the turbocharged engine offered in that model year. 

Under the hood is a 1.5-liter four-cylinder that produces 174 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque. It’s the standard motor for the EX-T trim and above. However, the Civic Sport’s engine generates slightly higher figures. It makes 180 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque. 

The second area that the Autotrader reviewer liked was the fuel economy the turbocharged motor offered. Paired with it is a continuously variable automatic transmission, which enables the Civic to get 32 mpg in the city. It also gets 40 mpg on the highway and 36 mpg combined. The six-speed manual transmission option gets the same, except it only gets 35 mpg combined. 

The Honda Civic comes in three body styles to choose from. You can purchase the standard sedan or you can upgrade to the coupe-style body. If you want more spice to the car’s design, you can opt for the hatchback style. 

What are the low points?

There are two things that didn’t impress the Autotrader reviewer. One of them is the vehicle’s technology. The author felt the radio worked fine, but the buttons and controls were simple and not inspiring. While the 7-inch display offers plenty of features, it was still a bit frustrating trying to navigate the menu and it doesn’t offer any physical controls to maneuver through the apps. 

The second big area the 2017 Honda Civic fell short in, according to Autotrader, was the forward collision warning. This feature was too hypersensitive to their taste. 

There were also a couple of minor issues the author saw with it. While the hatchback version has one of the biggest cargo spaces in its class, the design of the rear hatchback door can limit some of the items you want to store back there. 

For the most part, Autotrader liked the way the Civic handles, but it isn’t quite as fun as the Mazda3 is, nor is it as sharp in its handling on the road. 

What else does it offer?

On the lower trim levels, the standard motor is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that generates 158 hp along with 138 lb-ft of torque. This engine didn’t impress Autotrader as much as the turbocharged option, but it does alright. 

This motor, coupled with the CVT, gets 31 mpg city driving and 40 mpg on the highway. It also gets 34 mpg combined. The 2017 Honda Civic also offers a six-speed manual transmission, but the ratings aren’t quite as good. While it matches the CVT numbers for the highway and city, it only gets 32 mpg combined. 

For the LX and LX-P trims, you get 16-inch alloy wheels, while the others add 18-inch wheels. The hatchback version of the EX trim level only offers the 16-inch standard. The LX-P also gets a sunroof, along with passive entry and keyless start. 

The Sport hatchback not only gets the turbocharged engine, but it also adds fog lights, a center-mounted exhaust port, and sporty body styling. The EX trim offers a 7-inch touchscreen, one more USB port, and an eight-speaker sound system. 

The Touring trims have Honda’s Sensing package of safety features as standard equipment. All other trim levels have it as an option. This package includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, forward collision warning, and lane-departure warning to name just a few. 

The 2017 Honda Civic is a used car to snatch up when you want a great vehicle that doesn’t cost too much. Purchasing a Civic that’s been certified pre-owned will help you avoid any major repairs that could creep up soon after buying.